What we do

Exchange of information and connecting people

Developing e-services for information dissemination and networking through YPARD website. Information provision relates to funding, jobs, events, news, resources for and about young professionals in Agricultural Development.

It also includes monthly newsletters, funding news bulletin twice a month and selectively disseminated announcements.

Developing a mentorship program

Pilote project of a mentoring programme, peer-to-peer and solicitation of experienced professionals to support youth's cause.

Organisation and active participation to thematic, political and strategical meetings and debates

Participating actively in various meetings including thematic, strategic and policy debates – on-line and off-line. As for example:

On-lineYPARD organises online events like special series of blog posts, e-discussions, picture and video contests, etc.

Express, share and discuss your views, knowledge and ideas on youth and agriculture with YPARD community!

launch a discussion or contribute to existing debates on the forum and/or

create a blog post: a dedicated place where you can share any information and thoughts you think valuable for YPARD community

Off-lineYPARD participates to key events in Agricultural Development in order to give a voice to the youth and bring on table youth specific issues.

Tropentag

CGIAR

CGIAR Science Forum

AfricaAdapt conference

1st Global ShareFair edition

European Forum on Rural Development

The World Food Prize

etc

Promote agriculture among young people

Study and Support for the development of adapted curricula

Awareness campaigns

Organizing and strengthening local bases of YPARD members in selected regions

Workshop and trainingsFinding grants and cooperating with regional actors leading to a long term sustainability of activities. YPARD, for example, partners in organizing workshops and commission a number of studies for further capacity building actions.